About Sfax
With a population of about half a million, Sfax is an important commercial center and the second largest city of Tunisia. It is located in the middle of the coastline of Tunisia, which has a coast on the Mediterranean Sea. Sfax is 270 kilometers from the capital Tunis. Olive cultivation and fishery are an important source of income for the city. Sfax is not a tourist destination. However, the harbor, the old city, and the central square are the main sights in the city. The area where the new city called the Central Square is located is between the Harbor and the Old City. The restaurants and hotels in this area have been designed in such a way as to serve more businessmen visiting the city. For this reason, you can see the local life of Tunis closely and find out more about its culture at more affordable prices in this city, where you won't get into a tourist crowd. It is also a good place to buy better quality handicraft souvenirs at more affordable prices.
Among the historical sites to be seen in this city is the Old City, the gate opening to Medina which was built in 1306, the Grand Mosque in Medina, the Folk Museum in Dar Jellouli building dating back to the 18th century, and the Archeology Museum where you can see Roman and Byzantine antiques and ruins. You can buy souvenirs such as the colorful Tunisian ceramics, leather and metal handicrafts from the markets in both parts of Medina and New City sides of the gate of the city. The Kerkennah Islands, which are 20 kilometers from Sfax, are other settlements you can see in this city. There are 2 to 5 ferry services per day from Sfax to this archipelago depending on the season. The city waits for its guests thanks to its sandy beaches, particularly suitable for diving. The village of Matmata, where some parts of the Star Wars series were filmed, is located 200 kilometers from Sfax and it welcomes the visitors with its houses on rocks. You can join the daily tours organized in the city. Sfax-Thyna International Airport is 6 kilometers from the city center. Taxi fares are very cheap and taxi option is the most frequently preferred means of transport to get to the airport.
Transportation to Sfax City Center from Airport
Sfax Thyna Intl. Airport
You can rent a car at the airport for travelling to the city center from Thyna Airport which is 8 kilometers away from Sfax which is located in Tunisia. You can also get on one of the airport taxis waiting for their passengers in front of the airport terminal. It is possible to reach Sfax city center in about 15 minutes by taxi. Taxi is the most practical and economic transportation option for travelling to the city center from the airport since the distance is close. However, if you want to discover the nearby places or travel to different cities from the airport, you can prefer renting a car. International car rental companies are in the service of Sfax passengers with their offices at the airport. If you need to travel with more than three passengers or if you have heavy luggage, you can prefer using a transfer vehicle for travelling to the center from the airport by making a reservation in advance.
Taxi
You can travel to the city center by finding a taxi without having a problem. In front of Thyna Airport, there are many taxis especially during the hours of flights. Airport taxis generally carry passengers with a fixed fare for certain distances but you can agree on the fare by bargaining with the driver before getting on the taxi if you need to travel to a distant place rather than the city center. The fare that you will pay for travelling to Sfax city center doesn’t generally increase too much. However, you should keep in mind that if you arrive at the airport at a late hour, the amount you need to pay for taxi may be higher. If you want to reduce your transportation costs, you can reach the city center by taxi and then get on a bus in order to travel to other nearby cities. If you can find different passengers travelling to the same destination as you, you can reduce the amount you will pay by sharing your taxi with them. In this way, you can have a comfortable and more budget-friendly travel.
Car Rental
At the airport, you can find the offices of many world-known international car rental companies like AVIS. By visiting one of these offices, you can rent a car in a few minutes and take the road to your destination. Passengers who prefer renting a car for their transportation should have a driver’s license that is valid in Tunisia and other necessary documents. After completing car rental process and receiving your car, you can take the road to your destination. If you don’t know the roads very well, you may take a map with you and reach Sfax city center in approximately 15-20 minutes by following the signs.
Transfer Vehicle
Near Thyna Airport and Sfax city center, there are companies where you can rent private transfer vehicle. By contacting one of these companies, you can make a reservation in advance. In this way, your vehicle will be ready for you in front of the airport terminal at the landing hour of your plane. In this way, you will not lose time and reach your destination in a short time. If you don’t have much information about this issue, you can get information from your hotel or information desks located at the airport terminal. You can ask them to arrange a vehicle for you. The biggest advantage of transfer vehicles is that they have the capacity of carrying 5 and even more passengers. Crowded groups can benefit from this service for travelling to the city center. You can directly travel to the city center by using a transfer vehicle. This is one of the comfortable options. If you make a reservation in advance, you can have a more budget-friendly travel. In addition, if you will be visiting the city in a season that is not very busy, the chance of bargaining will increase.
